The Ancient Hill, Primordial Heavenly Palace, it's the same principle. Their purpose is not to maintain cosmic balance.

"So I need to time my move just right; it can't be too early, or I might be sacrificed. It can't be too late either, or I'll miss my chance."

"I must grasp it precisely."

Zhao Xing pondered as he held the Time Page in his hand.

Facing the Reincarnation Realm, he couldn't just promise empty measures; he needed to use this as a bargaining chip.

Using Reincarnation Soldiers as a bargaining chip was also possible, but the problem was he didn't have any.

"No Fate Masters. They can foresee the future, and I'm afraid my anonymous request might make them suspicious."

"No Priests either. Once this matter is over, the priests will likely be heavily suppressed. Getting involved with them ties into cause and effect, and the next version becomes a sewer, so why do I need sacrifices..."

"The Forging Masters among Mechanical Masters can also be ruled out; their combat prowess is low."

"Daoist Soldier Sect? Array Master? These are excellent; they can teleport, making escape swift and efficient, count them in!"

"Qi Sect? Bring one, top-tier cattle can't be missed."

"Minister of Agriculture? The Self Sect can be ruled out, their personalities are somewhat odd. The Heavenly Time Sect is too aloof, while Earth Advantage Sect is more decent..."

Zhao Xing began to delete each profession name one by one.

The Mystic Spirit History Book-Time Page, used for fishing, cannot just catch one person?

Why not form a Reincarnation Group!

"The plan is beginning to take shape." Zhao Xing rubbed his temples, "The East Extending Ancient Clan wants to use the Spiritual Domain Conference to feed gods; Grandpa, I'm going to prepare something substantial for them."

...

In Shixin year 1483, upon returning to Tiger Head Star Land, Zhao Xing stayed at Marquis Five Tombs Mansion and did not go out.

In the entire mansion, only Ji Si and a mechanical cat accompanied him.

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, are we going back to Yuanhai Ancient Country?" Ji Si asked.

"Mm." Zhao Xing nodded, "The Spiritual Domain Conference is about to start, with strong figures gathering; we're going to join the excitement. Maybe we'll get to apprentice under a big shot like Old Yun."

Though Zhao Xing's actions conflicted with Great Zhou's, Ji Si never questioned the reasoning.

He simply followed Zhao Xing's words, "Although there are many strong figures, we probably won't meet them."

Though Zhao Xing held the Marquis Five Tombs title, he had been a marquis for a short time.

Besides Du Yun, Cen Qionghua, Le Yao... the noble circle of Yuanhai Ancient Country hardly knew him.

As for Ji Si, he's merely a 'citizen' right now.

"I may not have much qualification, but some do." Zhao Xing said, "Have you heard of Marquis Yuetan?"

"I've heard." Ji Si nodded, "Though a marquis, he has rich foundations; it's said their family is a founding-member-level clan with 'opening stock' in the country."

Marquis Yuetan, Lu Ting, is also of Life and Death Dao Domain Realm; it's rumored his family still has a Reincarnation Realm ancestor living.

When Yuanhai Country Master established Yuanhai Country, he rallied a group of friends to seize territory; Marquis Yuetan's ancestor was one of them.

Nowadays, the Lu family only has Marquis Yuetan; they are quite low-key, but they control many industries in Yuanhai Ancient Country.

"I know the current Marquis Yuetan's daughter; I was once her Guest Elder." Zhao Xing said, "Joining the conference might not be difficult."

Why not approach Du Yun? Mainly due to Du Yun being too conspicuous.

His Primordial Heavenly Palace background is recognized not only in Yuanhai Ancient Country but also elsewhere.

Zhao Xing also didn't want further ties with Purple God Mansion to avoid drawing attention from Reincarnation Temple's enforcement officers.

"I previously received her favor, so this time I plan to bring some gifts for a visit; help me prepare them."

"I see, I'll handle it right away." Ji Si suddenly understood.

Little did he know how grand the 'gift' Zhao Xing planned to bring was.

As Ji Si went to prepare, Zhao Xing continued to look at the map of Yuanhai Ancient Country alone.

Ji Si had 5 billion Red Star Coins left by Cloud Sky Dao for himself; with Ji Si here, he naturally didn't need to do menial tasks himself. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Cloud Sky Dao was accepted as a disciple under Duke Ruo Hai; Old Yun is doing well, being in the military, much better than a marquis like me who rose from grave-digging."

"If there's somewhere to go, I can also consider finding him."

Can Cloud Sky Dao be saved? Zhao Xing wasn't sure, but he tried to keep him close. If Zhao Xing is saved, so will those around him.

"Since Duke Ruo Hai is coming out during the conference, accepting Cloud Sky Dao as an official disciple, if I pull Old Yun close, it equates to redirecting Duke Ruo Hai's focus towards me, gaining another Reincarnation Realm's power in the process." Zhao Xing pondered.

No matter what, facing death, one knows to save oneself!

The Reincarnation Realm big shots are like ambulances; as long as there are many around me, it doesn't matter which one I hop onto.

Will it attract dissatisfaction from these big shots... definitely, as so many strong figures converge around Zhao Xing, people will notice something is off. But by then, understanding everything is too late to think of anything else.

If everyone is going to die, who cares who called the ambulance, just run!

"Can the Heavenly Jiao King be utilized?" Zhao Xing pondered, as the Heavenly Jiao King is also quite renowned, having worked under him, maybe there's a way to mobilize him?

"Forget it, I only know Lei Yunde under the Heavenly Jiao King, in the king's mind I'm probably insignificant, it's too late to cultivate that relationship now." Zhao Xing temporarily dismissed the idea.

Unless there's a good opportunity, he didn't want additional complications.

After all, he's walking a tightrope now, any unexpected breeze might spell doom.